Puerto Rico Public Holidays 2026

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Puerto Rico for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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                        About Public Holidays in Puerto Rico

                        Public holidays in Puerto Rico are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

                        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

                        Working Days and Business Closures

                        On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

                        Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

                        All Public Holidays in Puerto Rico 2026

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2026ThursdayAño NuevoPublic Holiday
                        January 6, 2026TuesdayDía de los Reyes MagosPublic Holiday
                        January 12, 2026MondayNatalicio de Eugenio María de HostosPublic Holiday
                        January 19, 2026MondayNatalicio de Martin Luther King, Jr.Public Holiday
                        February 16, 2026MondayDía de los PresidentesPublic Holiday
                        February 18, 2026WednesdayNatalicio de Luis Muñoz MarínPublic Holiday
                        March 2, 2026MondayDía de la Ciudadanía AmericanaPublic Holiday
                        March 22, 2026SundayDía de la Abolición de EsclavitudPublic Holiday
                        April 16, 2026ThursdayNatalicio de José de DiegoPublic Holiday
                        May 25, 2026MondayRecordación de los Muertos de la GuerraPublic Holiday
                        June 19, 2026FridayJuneteenthPublic Holiday
                        July 3, 2026FridayDía de la Independencia (día sustituto)Public Holiday
                        July 4, 2026SaturdayDía de la IndependenciaPublic Holiday
                        July 20, 2026MondayNatalicio de Don Luis Muñoz RiveraPublic Holiday
                        July 25, 2026SaturdayConstitución de Puerto RicoPublic Holiday
                        July 27, 2026MondayNatalicio de Dr. José Celso BarbosaPublic Holiday
                        September 7, 2026MondayDía del TrabajadorPublic Holiday
                        October 12, 2026MondayDescubrimiento de AméricaPublic Holiday
                        November 11, 2026WednesdayDía del VeteranoPublic Holiday
                        November 19, 2026ThursdayDía del Descubrimiento de Puerto RicoPublic Holiday
                        November 26, 2026ThursdayAcción de GraciasPublic Holiday
                        December 25, 2026FridayNavidadPublic Holiday
                        Show 2027 public holidays

                        All Public Holidays in Puerto Rico 2027

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2027FridayAño NuevoPublic Holiday
                        January 6, 2027WednesdayDía de los Reyes MagosPublic Holiday
                        January 11, 2027MondayNatalicio de Eugenio María de HostosPublic Holiday
                        January 18, 2027MondayNatalicio de Martin Luther King, Jr.Public Holiday
                        February 15, 2027MondayDía de los PresidentesPublic Holiday
                        February 18, 2027ThursdayNatalicio de Luis Muñoz MarínPublic Holiday
                        March 2, 2027TuesdayDía de la Ciudadanía AmericanaPublic Holiday
                        March 22, 2027MondayDía de la Abolición de EsclavitudPublic Holiday
                        April 16, 2027FridayNatalicio de José de DiegoPublic Holiday
                        May 31, 2027MondayRecordación de los Muertos de la GuerraPublic Holiday
                        June 18, 2027FridayJuneteenth (día sustituto)Public Holiday
                        June 19, 2027SaturdayJuneteenthPublic Holiday
                        July 4, 2027SundayDía de la IndependenciaPublic Holiday
                        July 5, 2027MondayDía de la Independencia (día sustituto)Public Holiday
                        July 19, 2027MondayNatalicio de Don Luis Muñoz RiveraPublic Holiday
                        July 25, 2027SundayConstitución de Puerto RicoPublic Holiday
                        July 27, 2027TuesdayNatalicio de Dr. José Celso BarbosaPublic Holiday
                        September 6, 2027MondayDía del TrabajadorPublic Holiday
                        October 11, 2027MondayDescubrimiento de AméricaPublic Holiday
                        November 11, 2027ThursdayDía del VeteranoPublic Holiday
                        November 19, 2027FridayDía del Descubrimiento de Puerto RicoPublic Holiday
                        November 25, 2027ThursdayAcción de GraciasPublic Holiday
                        December 24, 2027FridayNavidad (día sustituto)Public Holiday
                        December 25, 2027SaturdayNavidadPublic Holiday
                        December 31, 2027FridayAño Nuevo (día sustituto)Public Holiday

                        Frequently Asked Questions

                        How many public holidays are there in Puerto Rico?

                        The number of public holidays in Puerto Rico can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

                        Do businesses close on public holidays in Puerto Rico?

                        Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

                        Are public holidays the same every year?

                        Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

                        How can I take fewer PTO days but get more time off in Puerto Rico?

                        Use the "Best Time to Take PTO / Vacation" section on this page. It automatically finds the public holidays in Puerto Rico that fall closest to a weekend and tells you exactly how many PTO or vacation days to book to turn them into the longest possible consecutive break.

                        What is the "Smart Time Off" feature?

                        Smart Time Off highlights the single best upcoming opportunity to bridge a public holiday in Puerto Rico with a weekend using the fewest PTO or vacation days, so you can plan ahead for the biggest break with the least time taken off work.

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